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Charlton Athletic
‘They make it hostile’ – Wycombe boss has message for his players ahead of Charlton return play-off leg clash
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Mike Dodds has talked about how he wants his Wycombe Wanderers players to approach Thursday's League One play-off second leg at Charlton Athletic. The two ...
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Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic boss has ‘no complaints’ when he is asked about potential red card incident
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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones refused to get drawn on whether Richard Kone deserved a red card in ...
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Charlton Athletic
‘It was a war of attrition’ – Charlton Athletic boss Jones on League One play-off tie against Wycombe
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Nathan Jones has described his Charlton Athletic side as being in a strong position after tonight's 0-0 draw ...
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Crystal Palace
‘Risky and dangerous’ – Crystal Palace boss had no intention of resting key players ahead of FA Cup Final
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Oliver Glasner had no intention of resting any of his key players in their final Premier League clash ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Lloyd Jones and Luke Berry passed fit to start Charlton Athletic’s League One play-off semi-final
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Lloyd Jones and Luke Berry have been passed fit to start Charlton Athletic's League One play-off semi-final first ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner: ‘Plenty of positives for Crystal Palace to take from Spurs win ahead of FA Cup Final’
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Oliver Glasner said there were plenty of positives for his Crystal Palace side to take into their FA ...
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Crystal Palace
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery from Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 2 – Eze double gives Eagles win ahead of FA Cup Final
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Eberechi Eze netted a brace against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to give Crystal Palace a 2-0 win. The ...
Sport
Fulham
Faltering Fulham making securing European football next season a major challenge
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Fulham's European football hopes are faltering after their 3-1 loss to Everton at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The ...
Sport
Fulham
Keith Gillard picture gallery from Fulham’s 3-1 loss to Everton at Craven Cottage
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Fulham's hopes of securing European football at Craven Cottage next season were dealt a body blow as they ...

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‘Tearing the heart out of our communities’: Two Southwark schools set to close despite campaigns
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Southwark
‘Tearing the heart out of our communities’: Two Southwark schools set to close despite campaigns
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Croydon
Hundreds gather for VE Day parade in Croydon
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Hundreds gathered for a parade through Croydon last night to celebrate VE Day. More than 550 people gathered in Grange Park, Old Coulsdon, to commemorate ...
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Croydon
Woman who ‘walked on eggshells’ in relationship, obtains restraining order against abusive ex
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter A part-time DJ who attacked his former partner twice in the space of a few hours during a drink-fuelled ...
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Wandsworth
‘I was shaking with excitement’: Battersea’s Pearl finds avocado growing in garden
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A woman was left “shaking with excitement” after discovering an avocado growing in her back garden. Pearl Reid, 73, of Aimes Street Battersea Hill, discovered ...
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Croydon
Trams halt : Saturday night Croydon service warning
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  By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter There will be no overnight tram services this Saturday on key routes in and out of Croydon. Transport ...
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Greenwich
Developers are gunning for bigger tower blocks on Armoury Court
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By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build several tower blocks on a site in Woolwich that have been in the pipeline for over ...
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Kensington & Chelsea
College launches state of the art TV Studio for students
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Broadcasters and directors have been left “astonished” by a new state-of-the-art TV Studio launched at a west London college. Morley College London officially opened the ...
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Southwark
Aylesham Centre: Developer doubles down on 12% affordable housing offer
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A developer has doubled down on its 12 per cent affordable housing offer at a controversial development in Peckham. Berkley Homes has launched an appeal ...
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Greenwich
Extra hours granted to Plumstead off licence – but with a strict 11pm policy
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By Cameron Blackshaw, Local Democracy Reporter A Plumstead off licence has been granted permission to extend the hours in which it can sell alcohol but ...
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Greenwich
Greenwich embraces VE Day with outpouring of heartfelt nostalgia
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Greenwich's royal connections arguably lent extra poignancy to this week's VE celebrations as  the royal borough put out the bunting and came together in large ...
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Lambeth
Next Generation Nightingales: Nursing assistants and maternity support workers recognised by awards
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Nursing assistants, maternity support workers, healthcare assistants and nursing associates have been honoured with the Nightingale Award for the first time. The prestigious commendations, inspired ...
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Croydon
Families’ voices should be heard over future of youth-help team, says MP
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By Harrison Galliven, Local Democracy Reporter An MP has blasted Croydon council’s handling of proposed youth service cuts, calling the lack of public consultation an ...
Campaign group claims High Court victory against Lambeth LTN
Campaign group claims High Court victory against Lambeth LTN
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Prison governor slammed for failing to front up in public meeting to explain Wandsworth’s dire state
Prison governor slammed for failing to front up in public meeting to explain Wandsworth’s dire state
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Inspections flag up shortcomings in adult care services at Hammersmith and Fulham
Inspections flag up shortcomings in adult care services at Hammersmith and Fulham
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Zombie Knife attacker at Carnival is convicted over near-fatal attack on reveller
Zombie Knife attacker at Carnival is convicted over near-fatal attack on reveller
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Croydon ‘bed and breakfast killer’ convicted of manslaughter
Croydon ‘bed and breakfast killer’ convicted of manslaughter
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Schools see 86% drop in classroom CO2 after installing purifiers
Schools see 86% drop in classroom CO2 after installing purifiers
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Chinese takeaway fined £13k for pouring grease into sewer
Chinese takeaway fined £13k for pouring grease into sewer
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Actor Colin McFarlane again set to be the face of prostate cancer fundraiser in Battersea Park
Actor Colin McFarlane again set to be the face of prostate cancer fundraiser in Battersea Park
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Former Chelsea star set to make appearance in hospital fund-raising charity match
Former Chelsea star set to make appearance in hospital fund-raising charity match
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‘They make it hostile’ – Wycombe boss has message for his players ahead of Charlton return play-off leg clash
Sport
Charlton Athletic
‘They make it hostile’ – Wycombe boss has message for his players ahead of Charlton return play-off leg clash
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic boss has ‘no complaints’ when he is asked about potential red card incident
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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones refused to get drawn on whether Richard Kone deserved a red card in tonight's 0-0 League One play-off semi-final draw. ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
‘It was a war of attrition’ – Charlton Athletic boss Jones on League One play-off tie against Wycombe
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Nathan Jones has described his Charlton Athletic side as being in a strong position after tonight's 0-0 draw at Wycombe Wanderers in the first leg ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
‘Risky and dangerous’ – Crystal Palace boss had no intention of resting key players ahead of FA Cup Final
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Oliver Glasner had no intention of resting any of his key players in their final Premier League clash before the FA Cup Final next Saturday. ...
Sport
Charlton Athletic
Lloyd Jones and Luke Berry passed fit to start Charlton Athletic’s League One play-off semi-final
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Lloyd Jones and Luke Berry have been passed fit to start Charlton Athletic's League One play-off semi-final first leg at Wycombe Wanderers this evening with ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner: ‘Plenty of positives for Crystal Palace to take from Spurs win ahead of FA Cup Final’
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Oliver Glasner said there were plenty of positives for his Crystal Palace side to take into their FA Cup Final against Manchester City after their ...
Sport
Crystal Palace
Keith Gillard’s picture gallery from Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 2 – Eze double gives Eagles win ahead of FA Cup Final
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Eberechi Eze netted a brace against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to give Crystal Palace a 2-0 win. The Greenwich-born attacker scored in either half as ...
Sport
Fulham
Faltering Fulham making securing European football next season a major challenge
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Fulham's European football hopes are faltering after their 3-1 loss to Everton at Craven Cottage on Saturday. The Whites have taken six points from as ...
Sport
Fulham
Keith Gillard picture gallery from Fulham’s 3-1 loss to Everton at Craven Cottage
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Fulham's hopes of securing European football at Craven Cottage next season were dealt a body blow as they crashed to a 3-1 home loss against ...
Sport
Boxing
Bermondsey boxer Chris Kongo suffers points loss in Nottingham
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Bermondsey’s Chris Kongo was outpointed in his welterweight contest against Owen Cooper on Saturday night. The South Londoner’s record drops to 17-3 after the defeat ...
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
‘Bodies on the line’ -Johnnie Jackson hails AFC Wimbledon players after play-off semi-final first leg win at Notts County
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Johnnie Jackson said his AFC Wimbledon players put their bodies on the line to secure a 1-0 advantage in their League Two play-off semi-final against ...
Sport
AFC Wimbledon
Crystal Palace loanee has ‘loved every minute’ of AFC Wimbledon spell
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Owen Goodman has said he has loved every minute of his AFC Wimbledon loan spell after the Crystal Palace keeper delivered a Man of the ...
‘Maybe he doesn’t get the credit that he deserves’ – Dons captain on boss Jackson after reaching play-offs
‘Maybe he doesn’t get the credit that he deserves’ – Dons captain on boss Jackson after reaching play-offs
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‘I expect’ – Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner responds to RB Leipzig links
‘I expect’ – Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner responds to RB Leipzig links
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Bromley midfielder pens new deal – with four players departing
Bromley midfielder pens new deal – with four players departing
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Crystal Palace boss provides Adam Wharton injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
Crystal Palace boss provides Adam Wharton injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash
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‘Golf is a switch off from football’ – Matty Godden an ice-cool performer on football pitch and the fairway
‘Golf is a switch off from football’ – Matty Godden an ice-cool performer on football pitch and the fairway
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‘I want to be here’ – Nathan Jones has unwavering commitment to Charlton Athletic as he targets League One play-off glory
‘I want to be here’ – Nathan Jones has unwavering commitment to Charlton Athletic as he targets League One play-off glory
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Former Millwall midfield favourite joins Welling United coaching staff
Former Millwall midfield favourite joins Welling United coaching staff
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Fulham keen on summer deal for Southampton defender
Fulham keen on summer deal for Southampton defender
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Charlton Athletic boss Jones on key to coming through adversity this season to land play-off place
Charlton Athletic boss Jones on key to coming through adversity this season to land play-off place
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LIFESTYLE >

Belt out the classics at free sing-along cinema nights in Waterloo
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Belt out the classics at free sing-along cinema nights in Waterloo
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Woolwich Works launches four summer foodie festivals
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South East London's arts and cultural space Woolwich Works has unveiled four foodie festivals for curious palates and culture lovers. From sizzling BBQ pits and ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Croydon’s best kept secret: Talawa Firsts returns for fortnight of new Black British writing
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Talawa Firsts is back for its 13th year with another fortnight of groundbreaking Black British new work.  For two weeks, world premieres, showcasing innovative new ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Southbank Centre celebrates the dance floors that bring us together
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A massive festival is set to take over the Southbank Centre this summer, in a celebration of the dance floors that have brought people together. ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Summer in the park returns with jam packed line-up of free events
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Summer in the Park, an annual free festival, is back this year with an exciting new chapter of events popping up across South London’s green ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
BAC performance aims for the outrageous with queer look at ecology
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Somewhere between a variety show and a biology essay, this new performance takes a queer look at life forms. Thick & Tight will present Natural ...
Lifestyle
Whats On
Major Gianni Versace exhibition to open in Bermondsey
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Hailed Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace will be the focus of a major new exhibition coming to Bermondsey this summer. The show will feature more ...
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Let’s Rock: 80s music festival gets set for return to Beckenham Place Park
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A popular 80s music festival will return to Beckenham Place Park this August, with a fun-filled line-up billed for audiences. Let's Rock Festival, which has ...
Lifestyle
Theatre
Christopher Walker reviews Ben and Imo
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“Two-handers”, plays with just two characters, are demanding creatures.  Not only must the two personalities be well drawn, but if they are to hold the ...
Peckham fringe in full swing with plenty more still to come
Peckham fringe in full swing with plenty more still to come
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Legend of the Titanic revealed in high-tech exhibition
Legend of the Titanic revealed in high-tech exhibition
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London Open Gardens: Discover the secrets of London in the outdoors
London Open Gardens: Discover the secrets of London in the outdoors
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Christopher Walker reviews Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith
Christopher Walker reviews Ghosts at the Lyric Hammersmith
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First Morley’s chicken shop sign to be displayed in museum’s community exhibition
First Morley’s chicken shop sign to be displayed in museum’s community exhibition
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Peckham Renaissance: South London boozer teams up with Hennessy for live music series
Peckham Renaissance: South London boozer teams up with Hennessy for live music series
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Keep the little ones moving this summer with an Afro-Cuban dance festival
Keep the little ones moving this summer with an Afro-Cuban dance festival
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Free ‘fishy’ ice cream cones come to London for one day only
Free ‘fishy’ ice cream cones come to London for one day only
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Christopher Walker reviews Salty Brine at the Soho Theatre
Christopher Walker reviews Salty Brine at the Soho Theatre
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